School In The Hills

Located in the Steiner Ranch neighborhood of Austin, TX, School In The Hills is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool through kindergarten with an enrollment of 115 students.
The school operates in a large suburban community and has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 8 teachers.
Annual tuition for the Montessori early learning program is $19,000, which aligns with the Austin elementary private school tuition average.
School In The Hills represents a diverse student body, with 27% of students identified as students of color.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and other religious school associations, emphasizing its academic and program affiliations.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
School In The Hills Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: A Montessori Education for Life. Our Commitment is to Bring Quality Education to Children in the Four Points Area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does School In The Hills cost?
School In The Hills's tuition is approximately $19,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for School In The Hills?
The application deadline for School In The Hills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is School In The Hills located?
School In The Hills is located in the Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $18,407 for elementary schools and $18,460 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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